2014 Mazda 3

[travajante]

Tensioner Belt V and rear damper specifically.

Are you off warranty, sir? Tensioner should be covered. If you're off, here are some figures to compare.....eBay has the tensioner at sub $100. Serpentine belt isn't V. It's around $30ish.
Rear suspension damper? KYB 343412 shouldn't be pricey from any local KYB reseller....Or it might be a good opportunity & alibi to grab a set of Koni Special Active???[emoji4]

Going hobo? Don't compromise on bad replacements. Resorcefulness can often yield worthy upgrades for the price of OE.[emoji4]

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[togmolodon]

Are you off warranty, sir? Tensioner should be covered. If you're off, here are some figures to compare.....eBay has the tensioner at sub $100. Serpentine belt isn't V. It's around $30ish.
Rear suspension damper? KYB 343412 shouldn't be pricey from any local KYB reseller....Or it might be a good opportunity & alibi to grab a set of Koni Special Active???[emoji4]

Going hobo? Don't compromise on bad replacements. Resorcefulness can often yield worthy upgrades for the price of OE.[emoji4]

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Already off-warranty (4th year), casa prices with corresponding part number below, labor not yet included.

2 pc. Rear damper - B45C28910B at 9.1K/pc
1 pc. Tensioner Belt V - PE0315980B at 10.4K/pc

OEM reseller (Taft) said not to worry about the rear (leaking) shocks, not an immediate concern, but I should replace the tensioner belt V. Reseller said there are two belts to replace, and can't replace just one, has to both, forgot the part's name.

Koni Special Active price I think is still less than the casa one, and appears to be a better option as suggested. However, does this mean I have to modify any? Still on stock, only thing I've replaced so far were the tyres, got a Falken ZIEX ZE914 instead of the Dunlop Sports Max (madali bumukol).

[JohnM]

Can you share the details of this Pasay OEM dealer? My 3 is also four years old and I've been hearing some rattling from the front on certain road surfaces. I might not be visiting the casa anytime soon as I plan to have all my oil changes done by Shell.

[togmolodon]

Can you share the details of this Pasay OEM dealer? My 3 is also four years old and I've been hearing some rattling from the front on certain road surfaces. I might not be visiting the casa anytime soon as I plan to have all my oil changes done by Shell.

Golden Isuzu Mazda Parts

[JohnM]

Golden Isuzu Mazda Parts

Thanks! I'll give them a call soon

[travajante]

Already off-warranty (4th year), casa prices with corresponding part number below, labor not yet included.

2 pc. Rear damper - B45C28910B at 9.1K/pc
1 pc. Tensioner Belt V - PE0315980B at 10.4K/pc

OEM reseller (Taft) said not to worry about the rear (leaking) shocks, not an immediate concern, but I should replace the tensioner belt V. Reseller said there are two belts to replace, and can't replace just one, has to both, forgot the part's name.

Koni Special Active price I think is still less than the casa one, and appears to be a better option as suggested. However, does this mean I have to modify any? Still on stock, only thing I've replaced so far were the tyres, got a Falken ZIEX ZE914 instead of the Dunlop Sports Max (madali bumukol).

Koni Special Active dampers, like KYBs, are a direct replacement. No modding necessary.....but, they go very well w/ Eibach Prokit of progressive rates that suck up the small low speed bumps better but firm up upon load. The KYBs are just a small fraction of your quoted OEs.
If you've a leaky tensioner, grab 1 off ebay. Saw em for cheap w free shipping. Note that the secondary belt runs w/o a tensioner. It's a special Stretch-Fit one. Belts should be available outside dealership. If in doubt, bring them around as sample.

Can you share the details of this Pasay OEM dealer? My 3 is also four years old and I've been hearing some rattling from the front on certain road surfaces. I might not be visiting the casa anytime soon as I plan to have all my oil changes done by Shell.

Would Shell stations around you have their 5w-30, John sir? Those local to me only carry 40. Dealership oil change cost is fair...no complaints here.


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[togmolodon]

Koni Special Active dampers, like KYBs, are a direct replacement. No modding necessary.

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Where to get this Koni Special Active? Any PH authorized dealer?

[travajante]

Where to get this Koni Special Active? Any PH authorized dealer?

Grab em online, sir. Tire Rack or Auto Anything are reliable Koni dealers. I'm not sure they're stocked locally.

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[RedlineJunkie]

Search for Koni Philippines in Facebook. I think theres a dealer in San Juan, Manila.

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[togmolodon]

Search for Koni Philippines in Facebook. I think theres a dealer in San Juan, Manila.

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Apparently the Koni Special Active they have in stock is in-sleeve (not sure if I heard it right?) only, will still have to use the OEM cover.

[togmolodon]

Grab em online, sir. Tire Rack or Auto Anything are reliable Koni dealers. I'm not sure they're stocked locally.

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Nothing against online shops, unfortunately I'm not a DIY guy, I always leave it to the experts. Any shop (labor) to recommend?

[travajante]

Apparently the Koni Special Active they have in stock is in-sleeve (not sure if I heard it right?) only, will still have to use the OEM cover.

Nope...that's not the type our 3s have.
Set of Koni Special Active (Petrol BM/BN):
1140-8211

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[travajante]

Nothing against online shops, unfortunately I'm not a DIY guy, I always leave it to the experts. Any shop (labor) to recommend?

Suspension shops can easily do this. When in doubt, call PeligRacing +639152894590 or OVTph +639174726847. They'll help you.

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[Nelson de Leon]

Prefer Maxpider too, no PH reseller?

I don't think so. I had mine shipped by sea. I think it cost me 6-8k last year.

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[travajante]

I don't think so. I had mine shipped by sea. I think it cost me 6-8k last year.

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Modding is such an effective patience therapy, right sir?[emoji4]

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[jut703]

I also buy my 2004 Mazda 3 parts from Golden Isuzu. Good availability and prices, and the owner really knows his stuff (drives a Jaguar XFR after all hehe).

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[Nelson de Leon]

Modding is such an effective patience therapy, right sir?[emoji4]

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Yeah. Modding and budget. [emoji16]

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[togmolodon]

I don't think so. I had mine shipped by sea. I think it cost me 6-8k last year.

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Where did you get yours? How's the shipping experience?

[togmolodon]

Are you off warranty, sir? Tensioner should be covered. If you're off, here are some figures to compare.....eBay has the tensioner at sub $100. Serpentine belt isn't V. It's around $30ish.
Rear suspension damper? KYB 343412 shouldn't be pricey from any local KYB reseller....Or it might be a good opportunity & alibi to grab a set of Koni Special Active???[emoji4]

Going hobo? Don't compromise on bad replacements. Resorcefulness can often yield worthy upgrades for the price of OE.[emoji4]

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I think Koni is a rare specie around PH, been googling for the past few days, can't find any locally. Anyway, do you think the new KYB SR Special is compatible being a newer model than Excel-G?

[travajante]

I think Koni is a rare specie around PH, been googling for the past few days, can't find any locally. Anyway, do you think the new KYB SR Special is compatible being a newer model than Excel-G?

KYB 343412 Excel G will retain the 3's stock ride. The SR, if available for our cars locally, may be firmer.
Try asking Koni PH distributor if the have the phased out FSD 2100-4166. This is the kit Special Active replaced.

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